Best 90 Naval History Podcasts

A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like Woodes Rogers. more

War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation's founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America's wars are essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. more

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where the action in 'The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War' took place. If you prefer an audio-only version of 'The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War,' it can be heard here: more

History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath. more

Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well. more

Sea Control is CIMSEC's Flagship podcast. We focus on maritime security, history, and all things naval.

The world's No.1 podcast is dedicated to all of maritime and naval history. With one foot in the present and one in the past, we bring you the most exciting and interesting current maritime projects worldwide: including excavations of shipwrecks, the restoration of historic ships, sailing classic yachts and tall ships, unprecedented behind the scenes access to exhibitions, museums, and archives worldwide, primary sources and accounts that bring the maritime past alive as never before. more

The Pacific War week by week 80 years after.

A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history. more

Explore the rich history of our past through the lens of our military institutions. From the settlement of North America to the present, this podcast encompasses traditional military history and goes the extra step to address the evolution of ideas and institutions. more

History of the United States Navy from the Revolutionary War to Modern times.

F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast 'Straight Outta Calverton' bringing you inside the world of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and the Brave Men and Women which were apart of the Greatest History in Naval Aviation, We dedicate this to all of you, Navy/Grumman! more

Welcome to a new podcast series where we revisit some of our most riveting and educational discussions on World War II. more

Focusing on specific events, people, and groups throughout the history of Australia at arms.

The Pacific War Channel covers the complete history of the Asia-Pacific War of 1937-1945 and all the major events that led up to it. Topics include The Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, Meiji Restoration, Sino-japanese war, Boxer Rebellion, Russo-Japanese War, WW1 in Asia, and the Second Sino-Japanese War.*We also have our 'SpeakEasy' Podcast where we still speak about History, but also silly stuff like anime, gaming, Godzilla, movies, comics all while drinking profusely. more

Discussing maritime/naval history & social studies education.

Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER's education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York. more

History 101. Book and Trip Reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spannende Reportagen und exklusive Berichte rund um den Hamburger Hafen, die Schifffahrt und die norddeutsche Geschichte. more

En un estilo relajado y acogedor se cuentan las historias, hazañas e hitos que han marcado el rumbo de nuestra Armada. Conducido por la periodista Marita Barías y panelistas destacados. Todos los jueves y Domingos a las 10:00 hrs. Todos los jueves a las 10:00 hrs. more

WARSHIPS POD aims to put a spotlight on the world's navies and features warships past, present, and future. We'll cover current defense issues alongside interviews and commentary on the Royal Navy, US Navy, and all other navies across the globe, as well as look back at historical events. more

Willkommen beim Podcast der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Schiffahrts- und Marinegeschichte e.V. (DGSM). Unser Motto: „Marinegeschichte(n) ohne Seemannsgarn'. Wir tauchen ab in die sieben Weltmeere oder nehmen Sie mit auf Reisen in Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und manchmal sogar in die Zukunft, immer wissenschaftlich fundiert und dennoch spannend erzählt. Folgen Sie uns und kommen Sie an 'Board'. Auf unserer Internetseite www.schiffahrtsgeschichte.de finden Sie zudem weitere Infos über die Fachgesellschaft sowie eine Möglichkeit, sich unserer bunten Mannschaft anzuschließen. more

The US Naval History Podcast features the highlights of our naval history, from John Paul Jones' raids on Scotland to the navy's finest hours in WWII, and beyond to the Cold War and world today. more

Loretta Anne Miller has been a Titanic enthusiast since age 6, with her favorite games to play on the Braham Elementary playground was Titanic, her favorite book was 'On Board the Titanic', her most vivid childhood memory to this day being breathless looking at 'The Big Piece' in the original 1999 St. Paul Titanic exhibit. Her obsession has become a trademark for anyone who knows her. To understand her fascination, listen to the Tea-Tanic podcast, where they will be drinking, spilling, and talking all things T.. Titanic, of course. more

The Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN are excited to join the podcast network. We will bring weekly podcasts sharing Titanic Crew and Passenger Stories, Behind the scene crew experiences as well as round table crew discussions. more

Esplora con noi il mondo dei pirati, mentre raccontiamo storie avvincenti e ti regaliamo qualche risata lungo il cammino. Scopri la verità dietro i miti e le leggende, immergiti in un mondo di avventura e scoperta. Unisciti a un viaggio emozionante attraverso i secoli di storia dei pirati, in cui nulla è come sembra. Da Long John Silver a Samuel Bellamy, da Barbanera a Capitan Uncino, fino alla Repubblica dei pirati di Nassau, passando per Black Sails e Monkey Island, in ogni episodio vi condurremo su rotte piene di fascino, politica e avventura. Informazioni e curiosità a tema piratesco, tra realtà storica, le leggende marinaresche e tutto quello che l'arte ha prodotto.Condotto da Flavio Carlini e Danilo Puce, ogni sabato alle 15.00 more

Having, on his first voyage, discovered Australia, Cook still had to contend with those who maintained that the Terra Australians Incognita (the unknown Southern Continent) was a reality. To finally settle the issue, the British Admiralty sent Cook out again into the vast Southern Ocean with two sailing ships totalling only about 800 tons. Listen as Cook, equipped with one of the first chronometers, pushes his small vessel not merely into the Roaring Forties or the Furious Fifties but becomes the first explorer to penetrate the Antarctic Circle, reaching an incredible Latitude 71 degrees South, just failing to discover Antarctica. (Introduction by Shipley) more

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The mutiny on the Bounty occurred aboard a British Royal Navy ship on 28 April 1789. The mutiny was led by Fletcher Christian against the commanding officer, William Bligh.On 4 April 1789, after five months in Tahiti, the Bounty set sail with its breadfruit cargo. On 28 April 1789, some 1,300 miles west of Tahiti, near Tonga, mutiny broke out. From all accounts, Fletcher Christian and several of his followers entered Bligh's cabin, which he always left unlocked, awakened him, and pushed him on deck wearing only his nightshirt, where he was guarded by Christian holding a bayonet. When Bligh entreated with Christian to be reasonable, Christian would only reply, 'I am in hell, I am in hell!'The mutineers ordered Bligh, the ship's master, two midshipmen, the surgeon's mate, and the ship's clerk into Bounty's launch. Several more men voluntarily joined Bligh rather than remaining aboard, as they knew that those who remained on board would be considered de facto mutineers under the Articles of War. (Summary by Wikipedia) more

Bateaux.com présente le magazine consacré aux techniques de navigation, à l'accastillage et aux équipements ainsi qu'à la culture nautique.Comment choisir l'équipement de son bateau Tellement de questions se posent au moment de se décider pour un accastillage, une ancre ou même une cuisinière. Bateaux.com avec ce podcast dédié à l'équipement répond simplement à toutes ces interrogations incontournables dès que l'on prend la mer.Tous les jours, toute l'actualité est à découvrir sur Bateaux.com, le magazine de la plaisance avec des rubriques dédiées à toutes les passions : MotorBoat / SemiRigide / Voilier / Multicoque / Regate / Super-Yacht / Croisière / Navigation Fluviale / Salon Nautique. Le site dispose de versions internationales disponibles en anglais avec BoatsNews.com, en allemand avec Boote.com, en italien avec BoatsNews.it et en espagnol sur BoatsNews.es.Découvrez et rejoignez la communauté des plaisanciers, réunis au sein du réseau social dédié au nautisme Yacht-Club.com. more

Dans ce roman, le scientifique français Pierre Aronnax, son fidèle domestique Conseil et le harponneur canadien Ned Land sont capturés par le capitaine Nemo qui navigue dans les océans du globe à bord du sous-marin Nautilus. L'aventure donne l'occasion de descriptions épiques (dont un enterrement sous-marin, un combat contre des calamars géants, etc.) Œuvre d'anticipation, Vingt mille lieues sous les mers comporte plusieurs épisodes qui témoignent de l'imagination de son auteur : le Nautilus passe sous le canal de Suez avant sa percée officielle, et sous l'Antarctique, dont on ignorait à l'époque qu'il s'agissait d'un continent et non de glace flottante, comme l'Arctique. On notera avec curiosité que L'Île mystérieuse (autre roman de Jules Verne) constitue une suite à la fois à Vingt mille lieues sous les mers et aux Enfants du capitaine Grant. (de Wikipedia)une version anglaise est disponibleune version allemande est disponible une version néerlandaise est disponible more

Der Chancellor ist eines von Jules Vernes ungewöhnlichsten Werken. Es erzählt vom Untergang eines Schiffes in Form eines Tagebuches, das der Passagier J.-R. Kazallon führt, wird die letzte Fahrt des Dreimasters Chancellor geschildert, der irgendwo im Atlantik zwischen Charleston (South Carolina) und Liverpool untergeht, nachdem an Bord Feuer ausgebrochen ist, weil die Ladung (Baumwolle) Feuer gefangen hat. Die Situation wird noch dadurch erschwert, dass ein Passagier, der Kaufmann John Ruby, eigenmächtig hochexplosiven Sprengstoff mit an Bord gebracht hat. Der Autor schildert die Umstände, die zur Katastrophe führen, die Versuche der Mannschaft, das Schiff noch zu retten und die Leiden der Überlebenden, die nach dem Untergang der Chancellor auf einem Floß über den Atlantik treiben. Die Überlebenden leiden Hunger, sie haben Halluzinationen. Einige Matrosen begehen Selbstmord, indem sie sich erhängen oder von Bord springen und sich den Haien, die das Floß umkreisen, zum Fraß vorwerfen. Allmählich blättert das Zivilisierte von den Schiffbrüchigen ab, Gier und Missgunst kommen zum Vorschein. Die Mannschaft lehnt sich gegen die Passagiere auf. Erst im allerletzten Moment wird durch eine 'wunderbare Rettung' verhindert, dass die Schiffbrüchigen zu Menschenfressern werden. (Summary by Wikipedia) more

A whaling ship stops at a remote Polynesian island. The crew aboard is exhausted after a grueling six-month voyage in which they suffered ill-treatment and drudgery. Two men decide to abandon ship and hide on the island, living off the fruit of the land, until they can get on board a more conducive ship. However, to their consternation they discover that part of the island paradise is peopled by a savage and cannibalistic tribe called the Typees. As destiny would have it, they fall into the hands of the very people they dread. In time, life among the Typees seems very different from their apprehensions, till one day, one of the men mysteriously disappears...Typee by Herman Melville is reputed to have been the inspiration for various South Sea sagas by writers like Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London. Based partially on Melville's own experiences, the book is a blend of fact and fiction. He spent many months on one of the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific as a captive of one of the tribes. The book was received with some skepticism initially though many of the facts were corroborated by a fellow castaway. Today most of us know Herman Melville as the author of Moby Dick, yet in his own lifetime, Typee was his most famous and popular work.Modern-day readers may find some of the propositions about race quite outdated. However, Melville himself was a staunch critic of missionaries who tried to 'civilize' the native races. He also decried the unwholesome influence of Western civilization on the people of other cultures. The book was published in 1846 in England and America, though many of the critical references to Christianity and missionaries were removed in the American edition.An interesting book which explores the different aspects of human culture and civilization besides being a tale of adventure on the high seas. more

In an increasingly competitive maritime environment, the Saltwater Strategists provide insightful and considered discussion on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific. Well respected strategists, academics, international relations and maritime professionals from across the region provide their thoughts on the maritime challenges and opportunities within the region. The Saltwater Strategists is a product of the Australian Naval Institute (ANI). The ANI is a non-profit self-supporting organisation that encouraging the promotion and advancement of knowledge related to the maritime profession. more

Shackleton's most famous expedition was planned to be an attempt to cross Antarctica from the Weddell Sea south of the Atlantic to the Ross Sea south of the Pacific, by way of the Pole. It set out from London on 1 August 1914 and reached the Weddell Sea on January 10, 1915, where the pack ice closed in on the Endurance. The ship was broken by the ice on 27 October 1915. The 28 crew members managed to flee to Elephant Island, bringing three small boats with them. Shackleton and five other men managed to reach the southern coast of South Georgia in one of the small boats (in a real epic journey). Shackleton managed to rescue all of the stranded crew from Elephant Island without loss in the Chilean's navy seagoing steam tug Yelcho, on August 30, 1916, in the middle of the Antarctic winter. (Summary from Wikipedia)As the last section of this project we include a short original recording by Ernest Shackleton about his 1907 'Nimrod' expedition. more

One of the first novel-length pieces of nautical fiction, MR. MIDSHIPMAN EASY (1836) is a funny and easygoing account of the adventures of Jack Easy, a son of privilege who joins the Royal Navy. The work begins as a satire on Jack's attachment to 'the rights of man' that may try the listener's patience. But despair not, for the story soon settles down as the philosophical midshipman begins his many triumphs over bullies, foul weather, and various damned foreigners of murderous intent.Caveat audiens: This novel employs racial/ethnic epithets and religious stereotypes, as well as taking a rather sunny view of supply-side economics. In short, there's something here to offend almost everyone.Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) entered the Royal Navy as a 14-year-old midshipman. He resigned his commission at the rank of captain after 24 years of service to devote his time to writing. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) more

Admiral George Dewey, United States Navy, is best remembered for his victory over the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898). Written when Dewey was seventy-five years old and had served fifty-nine years in the navy, this book offers not only an excellent account of the famous naval battle in the Philippines, but also stories of the author's many adventures during his long sea-going career, including some hair-raising experiences during the Civil War. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier) more

On December 31 1787, the HMS Bounty, a small sailing vessel embarked from Spithead Harbor, England bound for Tahiti. Her mission was sponsored by the Royal Society in London and aimed at picking up breadfruit plants and fruit from Tahiti and conveying them to the West Indies, where it was hoped they would take root and become a commercial crop. The Bounty was an old ship with a young captain and 46 young officers. The captain's cabin was converted into a potting shed for the expected breadfruit cargo. He was quartered in a cramped cabin next to the men. In Tahiti, the crew suddenly found themselves transported into an exotic land, rich with strange and delicious fruits and food, country made liquor and beautiful women. The easy and relaxed lifestyle enticed the Englishmen. As the date of departure neared in 1789, the crew seemed reluctant to leave. Tensions increased as the relationship between the captain and crew began to break down. What followed became one of the most sensational events in seafaring history.The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of HMS Bounty by Sir John Barrow is deemed as the definitive account of the entire horrific episode. It follows the entire case as it happened, starting with the Bounty sailing from Spithead, and includes detailed descriptions of Tahiti, the events on board the ship as recounted by survivors, the trial of the mutineers in 1792 and narratives provided by others who escaped to Pitcairn Island. Original documents and papers are the mainstay of this book and they provide riveting reading. Captain Bligh's epic voyage with a handful of loyal crew in an open raft across the East Timor Sea to the Dutch East Indies, where he sought help and then traveled back to England also makes fascinating reading. Captain Bligh was meticulous in maintaining accurate records of every event that happened. The mission logs are perfect down to the last detail. Interestingly, the wreck of the Bounty was discovered in 1957 off Pitcairn Island, by Luis Marden, an American photographer and diver who worked with National Geographic. Several films and books on the subject have ensured that the tragic history of the Bounty remains fresh in people's memories, generation after generation. The 1962 Hollywood film Mutiny on the Bounty is perhaps the best known, with Marlon Brando cast as Fletcher Christian who led the mutineers.The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of HMS Bounty recounts a fascinating piece of history and is a great experience to read. more

A Voyage to the South Sea, undertaken by command of His Majesty, for the purpose of conveying the Bread-fruit tree to the West Indies, in His Majesty's ship The Bounty, commanded by Lieutenant William Bligh. Including an account of the Mutiny on board the said ship, and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat, from Tofoa, one of the Friendly Islands, to Timor, a Dutch settlement in the East Indies. (Summary is the full title) more

Captain Blood is an adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini, originally published in 1922. It concerns the sharp-witted Dr. Peter Blood, an Irish physician, who is convicted of treason in the aftermath of the Monmouth rebellion in 1685, and enslaved on the Caribbean island of Barbados. He escapes and becomes a pirate. [Wikipedia]Captain Blood was the basis for the Academy Award-nominated swashbuckling film that rocketed Errol Flynn and Olivia de Haviland to stardom in Hollywood. The fast-paced historical fiction of Rafael Sabatini is often compared with that of Robert Louis Stevenson and Alexandre Dumas. [DSayers] more

Eamont was an opium clipper built in Cowes. It was the subject of an 1891 book, A cruise in an opium clipper, by Captain Lindsay Anderson. Eamont was involved in the opening of Japan to foreigners in 1858, serving as a dispatch boat between Nagasaki and Shanghai, and was one of the first vessels to open up a trade with Formosa…. The Eamont was sent on some very dangerous trips. She was one of the first vessels to open up a trade with Formosa, and made the first survey of the port of Taku, which she entered by bumping over the reef in spite of a tremendous surf beating upon it at the time, a most daring performance. And in her efforts to trade with the Formosans she had to withstand the attack of hundreds of armed natives right on top of a typhoon, which she succeeded in riding out on her moorings. But the captain of the Eamont was a famous fighting man, as the Chinese pirates knew to their cost…. The Eamont was also employed in the negotiations for the first commercial treaty with Japan. (See Wikipedia article on Eamont (schooner)) - Summary by Wikipedia and david wales more

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'Call me Ishmael' is one of the most famous opening lines in American literature. With these words, opens one of the strangest and most gripping stories ever written about the sea and sea-faring. Moby Dick by Herman Melville is today considered one of the greatest novels written in America but paradoxically, it was a miserable failure when it first made its debut in 1851. Entitled Moby Dick or The Whale the book finally got its due after the author's death and is now regarded as a classic portrayal of mania and fatal obsession.The narrator, Ishmael, travels to New Bedford, Massachusetts, to find a place on a whaling ship. He lodges at a seedy inn where he is forced to share a room with a strange old character, Queequeg, who was a harpooner. Despite his initial revulsion of Queequeg, Ishmael decides to join him in looking for work together. They reach Nantucket, the traditional center of whaling, where they find a berth on the Pequod, a bizarre vessel adorned with the skeletons and teeth of whales. The captain, Ahab, a mysterious figure, does not appear immediately. Later, they come to know that he is on board, recovering from losing a leg on his last voyage having escaped death narrowly following an encounter with a massive sperm whale.As the ship sails past Africa, Ahab's sinister motives begin to emerge. His agenda is to hunt and destroy a legendary whale named Moby Dick, whom he has unsuccessfully pursued several times. He has smuggled his own private harpooners on board and he accosts every whaling ship he meets and demands information about sightings of Moby Dick. One of the ships has a maniacal passenger called Gabriel, who claims to be a prophet and he predicts doom for anyone who seeks Moby Dick. The peg leg captain finally encounters Moby Dick and a trail of destruction follows. The obsessed Ahab refuses to give up. The novel then races towards a brilliant and dramatic climax.As an example of the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is unrivaled in its structure, language and style. Melville amalgamates a fabulous mix of Biblical, Shakespearean and mythical elements along with wonderful seafaring atmosphere sourced from his own nautical experiences on board whaling schooners. Whaling stories from contemporary sources in Nantucket's local grapevine was another rich fountainhead of material.Moby Dick has been adapted for stage, radio, screen, television, comics and graphic novels. It remains a strange and unforgettable classic which no reader should miss. more

Based around the crew of cutter HMS White Hawk, this is a tale of smuggling in the early 19th century off the coast of Wessex. The midshipman of the cutter is taken hostage by the smugglers and is befriended by a farm-boy, son of one of the smugglers. His friendship is rudely rebuffed, the midshipman eventually escapes and the farm-boy gets his long-held dream of becoming a seaman on an Excise vessel. (Summary by RebeccaD) more

This two volume work is the autobiography of Lord Cochrane, a naval captain of the Napoleonic period. His adventures are seminal to the development of naval fiction as a genre. Marryat sailed with Cochrane, while later writers borrowed incidents from this biography for their fictions. Most notable among these is Patrick O'Brian, three of whose novels have clear parallels to incidents in the life of Cochrane. This first volume covers Cochrane's earlier life, during which he is most active militarily. (Introduction by Timothy Ferguson) more

In Bligh's own words, we hear about the lead-up to the famous mutiny and what happened afterwards with the mutineers and the castaways. This work contains two additional narratives by Bligh: Life of a Sailor Boy and The Sunken Treasure. (Summary by John Greenman) more

The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton is a 'bipartite adventure story whose first half covers a traversal of Africa, and whose second half taps into the contemporary fascination with piracy. It has been commended for its depiction of the homosexual relationship between the eponymous hero and his religious mentor, the Quaker, William Walters.' (Summary by Wikipedia) more

Buccaneers is non-fiction, a highly readable history of how piracy began and spread throughout the region in response to the plundering of Spanish colonialism. It is written with great flair for the dramatic by the author of The Lady or the Tiger?If you care to read along while listening, the online text features a facsimile version of Buccaneers & Pirates that includes an antique map of the Caribbean which is a nice reference for readers and listeners for islands' names, ports, hideaways, and buried treasure! (Summary by Denny Sayers) more

The Titanic Podcast

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 21 October 1805) was an English flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He won several victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was killed. These are the letters that he wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he was having a notorious affair until his death in 1805. (Summary by Wikipedia) more

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The Journal of Submarine Commander Von Forstner is a graphic account of WWI submarine warfare. Forstner was the commander of German U-boat U-28. His journal, first published 1916, gives a gritty picture of daily life inside a submarine and details several torpedo attacks on Allied shipping. The 1917 translation of Forstner's journal into English was unquestionably intended to bolster the Allied war effort. In the foreword, the translator states: 'Nothing at the present day has aroused such fear as this invisible enemy, nor has anything outraged the civilized world like the tragedies caused by the German submarines.'This audio read of Forstner's journal was prompted by a tour of a captured WWII German U-505 submarine, which is a prime draw at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. The sub's interior is not for claustrophobics--a hunkered maze of pipes and valves, banks of engines and batteries that leave very little room for humans. Particularly arresting are the sleeping quarters--bunks cozy'd up with the 15 foot long torpedoes.(Introduction by Sue Anderson) more

First published in 1902 as a serial in Pall Mall Magazine, the adventure novel follows the disrupting events onboard a steamboat after it takes a perilous course at sea, which triggers a state of mayhem onboard the steamer. Furthermore, the incident prompts the crew to gradually reveal their true nature which is brought to light in the time of crisis. Interestingly, the tale is believed to possess some autobiographical elements taken from Conrad's own experiences at sea, which provide the novel with a strong foundation, as he effectively uses personification, imagery, and descriptive language to accurately illustrate the danger and chaos instigated by a powerful storm at sea.The nautical tale begins with the introduction of Captain John Mac Whirr, a stolid and steadfast man who is the captain of Nan-Shan, a Siamese steamer carrying Chinese workers back to their homeland. Also onboard the ship is its crew including Jukes, the first mate, and Solomon Rout, the chief engineer, both of whom play an important role in the steamer's journey. Although things seem to be running smoothly, the positive atmosphere is abruptly interrupted when the captain is warned about a looming storm ahead and is advised by his first mate, Jukes to change the steamer's course. However, determined to stay on schedule and unwilling to follow an alternate course, Mac Whirr disregards the threat, firmly believing in the steamer's ability to withstand any natural force. Consequently, he steers the vessel right into the eye of the storm, which sets off havoc among the crew and Chinese laborers, as they are hurled into an intense struggle against the ruthless forces of nature. Conrad goes on to effectively portray the numerous shades of human characteristics, as he provides vivid illustrations of the possible reactions brought about in the face of danger.Moreover, Conrad effectively substantiates his distinguished position in literature through his masterful use of language, as his evocative descriptions allow the audience to step aboard the Nan-Shan, and experience the terrible effect and intensity of the storm for themselves. A gripping piece that is sure to enthrall any fan of nautical adventure, Typhoon offers a generous serving of thrills throughout its pages. more

Als die Römer Germanien eroberten, gab es keine Straßen. Truppen, Waren, Nachrichten all das konnte nur auf einem Weg in die wilden Gebiete des Nordens transportiert werden: per Schiff. Die natürlichen Wasserstraßen, kleine und große, ersetzten den Römern die Autobahnen. Doch wie genau waren römische Schiffe oder besser: Boote beschaffen? Woraus waren sie gemacht? Mit welcher Technik wurden sie bewegt? Welche Geschwindigkeiten konnten sie erreichen und welche Strecken zurücklegen? Wer waren die Ruderer? Antworten auf diese Fragen sind zum Teil überliefert doch wie fühlte sich das in der Realität an? Dem wollen FAU-Forscher um den Althistoriker Prof. Dr. Boris Dreyer gemeinsam mit Studierenden, Schülerinnen und Schülern und vielen Freiwilligen auf die Spur kommen. Gemeinsam bauen sie, mit Unterstützung der Stadt Erlangen, das römische Patrouillen- und Geleitzugboot Fridericiana Alexandrina (Navis) kurz: FAN in Originalgröe nach. Und wollen damit Frankens Wasserstraßen unsicher machen. more

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Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 21 October 1805) was an English flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He won several victories, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was killed. These are the letters that he wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he was having a notorious affair until his death in 1805. (Summary by Wikipedia) more

A weekly podcast tracking events in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, with Radio Free Asia's Mat Pennington and South China Sea reporter Drake Long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The truth about the titanic

This is a collection of short stories of mystery and romance, set at sea, in the times of the great sea voyages. more

The book follows Jeffery Farnol as he visits a number of key locations around Britain and on the continent, each demonstrating how members of English society have come together to work towards the goal of 'defeating the hun'.On a visit to a naval dockyard, he reports on how the ships are being constructed, takes us on a tour of a destroyer and introduces us to the crew. He also visits a machine gun factory, and discovers how the great guns are built. His tour continues onto the continent where he visits a hospital, a training camp, and artillery battery at the front in action.While in France he discovers the horrors of war, learning that it's more than just guns and glory, there's blood and death close at hand.A visit to an active aerodrome shows us the newly arrived aircraft, and from the people there we learn of their daring in combat. Finally the tour draws to an end at Ypres, knows simply as 'wipers' to the troops. A place of great history and architecture now turned to ashes and rubble. Yet, despite the destruction, the author finds glory, honour and even hope for a better future more

Alfred Noyes, in the blank-verse epic 'Drake', fictionalizes the historical Francis Drake, who, during the reign of Elizabeth I of England, sailed (and plundered) on the Spanish Main and beyond. (Summary by Cynthia Moyer) more

Captain John Smith (c. January 1580 June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was knighted for his services to Sigismund Bathory, Prince of Transylvania. He is remembered for his role in establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia, and his brief association with the Virginia Indian girl Pocahontas during an altercation with the Powhatan Confederacy and her father, Chief Powhatan. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony (based at Jamestown) between September 1608 and August 1609, and led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.His books and maps may have been as important as his deeds, as they encouraged more Englishmen and women to follow the trail he had blazed and to colonize the New World. He gave the name New England to that region, and encouraged people with the comment, 'Here every man may be master and owner of his owne labour and land...If he have nothing but his hands, he may...by industrie quickly grow rich.'In 1614, Smith returned to the Americas in a voyage to the coasts of Maine and Massachusetts Bay. He named the region 'New England'. He made two attempts in 1614 and 1615 to return to the same coast. First a storm dismasted his ship. In the second attempt, he was captured by French pirates off the Azores. Smith escaped after weeks of captivity and made his way back to England, where he published an account of his two voyages as A Description of New England. He never left England again. He died in the year 1631 in London at the age of 51. (Introduction by Wikipedia) more

Robert Surcouf (* 12. Dezember 1773 in Saint-Malo, Frankreich; † 8. Juli 1827 in Saint-Malo) war während der Revolutionskriege französischer Kaper gegen Großbritannien. Er fügte dem englischen Handel bei seinen Kaperfahrten in insgesamt 50 Monaten auf See beträchtliche Verluste zu, 47 feindliche Schiffe wurden erobert oder versenkt. Karl May verfasste unter dem Pseudonym Ernst von Linden das Seemannsbild von Robert Surcouf als semihistorische Erzählung für die Publikation: Deutscher Hausschatz in Wort und Bild. 8. Jg. 1881/82. Heft 18. Regensburg, New York, Cincinnati (1882). Nr. 50, S. 795. (Summary by Wikipedia, Zeno & Wassermann).Proof-Listeners: Herr_Klugbeiser, Hokuspokus, Sonja more

Jacques Cartier grew up as a sailor, married well and became an agent of exploration for King Francis I of France. In April, 1534, he sailed for the New World. Before sailing, his men took an oath that they would 'behave themselves truly and faithfully in the service of the Most Christian King.' Jacques' name was made immortal by the faithfulness with which he and his men carried out that oath. Summary from Christian History Institute, used with permission. more

Resumo da história

När ryssen kom till skärgården: Avsnitt 1 FelmanövernNatten till den 28 oktober 1981 hålls öborna i Karlskronas skärgård vakna av ett envist muller. På morgonen nås de av nyheten att en rysk ubåt står på grund mitt i militärt skyddsområde. Ubåten S 363, som skulle bli känd som U 137, uppgavs ha navigerat fel. more

Ecco il resoconto dell ammutinamento dell equipaggio dello HMS Bounty redatto direttamente da Jules Verne

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How the submarine was created, who created it and how it impacted the future.

In 1822, Aaron Smith, a young English seaman, was taken captive by Cuban pirates when his ship was boarded en route from Jamaica to England. Forced to work as a navigator and as a member of pirate boarding parties, he witnessed unspeakable acts of murder and torture. Befriended by a young Cuban woman, he managed to escape with his life, but was arrested as a pirate in Havana and sent back to England in chains. There, he found himself on trial for his life at the Old Bailey courthouse—with the attorney general himself leading the prosecution. Smith's dramatic account of his personal experience is a brutally honest, unromanticized [sic] look at piracy in the 19th century. (Summary by Google Books) more

The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators.

Writing at the end of the American Civil War, Verne weaves this story of a Scottish merchant who, in desperation at the interruption of the flow of Southern cotton due to the Union blockade, determines to build his own fast ship and run guns to the Confederates in exchange for the cotton piling up unsold on their wharves. His simple plan becomes complicated by two passengers who board his new ship under false pretenses in order to carry out a rescue mission, one which Capt. Playfair adopts as his own cause. This is going make the Rebels in Charleston rather unhappy with him.Sure, his new ship is fast - but can it escape the cannonballs of both North and South? (Summary by Mark Smith) more

Sobre submari

Descubrimiento de sabmarino en costas mexicanas

Podcast by Lloyd Shepherd & Tim Wright

Celebrate the work of Robert Louis Stevenson with Andrew Motion and check out our interviews with playwright Bryony Lavery and director Polly Findlay, who discuss the challenges of staging the thrilling new adaptation of Treasure Island. more

All the deaths and some of the passengers stories.

Esta es la historia desconocida del famoso personaje de Julio Verne: el Capitán Nemo. Luego del hundimiento del submarino Nautilus, decide ocultarse de sus perseguidores porque han puesto precio en oro a su cabeza. Bajo nombre falso, compra un hotel perdido en la Patagonia, al borde de un acantilado. more

Interview of the main character.

World war and how it impacted Australian society

A podcast about the remains and mystery of the titanic

Facts about the titanic

Im talking about the experiance of the sinking of titanic and why it sunk.At 11.40pm on the night of 14 April 1912, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, the RMS Titanic struck the iceberg that would ultimately lead to the sinking of the ship less than 3 hours later.but that dosents exsplan how it sunk.so how did she sink most people think its becuse experts believe the ship was sailing too fast for the icy conditions.also they think it was a mirage effect cus of the cold. more

The story of Dunkirk